A comprehensive library created by an expert in Social and Emotional Learning



I am Kirsten Russell, a certified parenting coach with a bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Sciences and Psychology, and a master's degree in Education and Social and Emotional Learning. 


I have years of experience working with young children in educational and clinical settings.


Most importantly, I am a mom to three lively boys and the honest mom friend who doesn't judge you when your child loses it in public.


But beyond the resume, I understands firsthand the highs, lows, and unpredictability of raising spirited kids.



Do You Ever….


1. Wonder why your child is more challenging to parent than their sibling or peers? Do you worry that you might be missing a piece of the puzzle, or want to understand how their brain and nervous system works?



2. Feel burnt out and put yourself last? You know that regulation is important, but don’t know how to feel regulated when the constant demands of parenting feel relentless.



3. Get confused while trying to figure out what your child’s behavior means? Understanding behavior as communication sounds great in theory, but do you wonder exactly what your children’s behavior is trying to tell you?



4. Feel stuck knowing how to teach new skills to your child? You might yell, use consequences, or punish more than building skills to help your child be successful.






Thriving Together Includes

Monthly Content

Every other week, you will be able to access a new piece of content that builds on the previous content. You can listen on the go or sit down and watch, and follow along with the worksheets that will help you hold yourself accountable for change.

Office Hours & Q+A

Each month, I will hop on zoom to answer individual questions. I will share the topics I will cover in the notes, and ask you follow up questions beforehand to clarify for information about your child and situation. These will be recorded and stay in the course for you to access anytime.

Like-Minded Community

It can feel isolating to parent a child who is differently wired. This educational community will link you with other parents who are in your shoes, and want to show up for their child in a way that aligns with their values. You will have the ability to ask each other questions, share experiences and connect with other families like yours!


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TOPICS WE WILL COVER:

- Back to school tips and tricks

- How to understand your child’s temperament

- The 9 temperament traits

- Aspects of highly sensitive kids

- How to set and hold boundaries

- Anxiety & the stress cycle

- Positive parenting strategies for skeptical caregivers

- How to build regulation in yourself, and in your child

- Step-by-step plan to change behavior

- Understanding what your child’s behavior is telling you

- Checklist to problem solving behavior pain points

- The 5 unmet needs that cause challenging behavior




The Gottman institute discovered that 67% of couples experienced a decline in relationship satisfaction in the first 3 years of their baby's life.


Then add in other stressors to your lives like work, finances, anxiety, loss of your idealized family, loss of who you used to be, exhaustion, sickness, tantrums, medically complex kids, big life decisions… it's no wonder you know you are not feeling your best as a parent.


We can’t parent our best when we don’t feel good. This course isn’t only about quick parenting tips, it's about creating long term changes to your parenting. You matter, your happiness matters.


This educational community will help you feel like a different parent because we are working on the family dyad, not just your child.



You are in the right place if you want a step-by-step guide on how to show up and parent your spirited child.


Thriving Together is for you if you want to understand your child’s brain, and use research backed strategies that are geared towards these kids.

And, if you want to feel less angry, stressed, or frustrated around your spirited child, you are in the right place. 






A Sneak Peek Into Thriving Together

  Welcome!
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  Understanding Your Child
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  Power Struggles
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  It All Starts With Us
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  Back To School: Worries To Wins
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  Parenting Quick Tips Hub
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  New section
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